Saute onion and garlic in skillet on medium heat and cook until transparent. Add chili powder, salt, turmeric, paprika and cumin and cook for three minutes. Add chickpeas, tomatoes and lentils stirring until combined. Simmer with lid for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add garam masala and simmer for 10 more minutes. Garnish with chopped, fresh coriander leaves if desired.This recipe is delicious served on a bed of rice or wrapped up in pita bread. Toast the bread in the broiler for several minutes for best results. These recipes are easy to make and require minimum supervision while cooking. You can also prepare any of these recipes in a slow cooker on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours for a delicious meal.

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Heat oil over medium heat and cook onions until clear. Add curry powder and cook for 30 seconds. Add broth, carrots and lentils. Bring to a rolling boil, then turn down heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Add cubed potatoes and continue to cook for 15 minutes. Add Garbanzo beans and cook until lentils are tender. If you want the stew to be thicker, then use an immersion blender. Serve over your favourite rice.

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Simmer onions in skillet with oil until tender. Stir in the rest of the ingredients except for the cilantro. Cook for one minute over medium heat while constantly stirring. Add the garbanzo beans with the liquid. Cook for another 20 to 30 minutes or until all flavors are combined. Stir in cilantro before serving.

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